Propedeuticity

In order to beete understand the course topics, mstudents are encouraged to attend courses related to the subjects.

AFC Objectives

This class will immerse the students into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure their own systems. The lab intensive environment gives each student in-depth knowledge and practical experience with the current essential security systems. Students will begin by understanding how perimeter defenses work and then be lead into scanning and attacking their own networks, no real network is harmed. Students then learn how intruders escalate privileges and what steps can be taken to secure a system. Students will also learn about Intrusion Detection, Policy Creation, Social Engineering, DDoS Attacks, Buffer Overflows and Virus Creation. When a student leaves this intensive class they will have hands on understanding and experience in Ethical Hacking.

Exams

Select an IT security-related topic and produce a research based on the chosen topic, ending with a report and a presentation

Exam registration

The verbalization resposnsible - prof. Anna Labella - will open an examination appeal. Students have to sign-in after delivering the elaborate. Once evaluated by the teacher, the grade will be communicatyed to prof. Labella, who shall record the exam result.